The attic was pitch black, with only faint moonlight shining in through the window.

Although it wasn't pitch black, you could only make out the general outline of the furnishings inside.

Just as Ning Qing was trying to find something in the space that could provide light,

Qu Shaoyu then took out a luminous pearl of good quality from his pocket.

The light emitted by the Moon Pearl is certainly not comparable to that of modern lighting.

But it's enough to illuminate a small space and make the words on the book clear.

Qu Shaoyu handed the luminous pearl in his hand to Ning Qing beside him.

Under Ning Qing's slightly puzzled gaze, he took out another luminous pearl from his pocket.

Qu Shaoyu had a smile on his face.

"Brother Qing, this is for you, and this is for me."

Ning Qing took the luminous pearl he handed her and tossed it in her hand.

He walked straight to a soft couch in the corner and lay down.

He took out a wine flask from his spatial storage and took a sip of wine.

Looking in the direction where Qu Shaoyu was.

"Xiaoyu, you study hard, let your brother lie down for a while."

Qu Shaoyu, who was standing in front of the bookshelf, put down the book in his hand and turned to look at Ning Qing.

A smile appeared on his lips.

"Okay, Brother Qing, you rest for a while, I'll call you when we get back."

Ning Qing gave him a look that said, "You're a sensible kid."

Qu Shaoyu couldn't help but find it amusing.

The smile on his lips deepened even more!

Ning Qing lay there on the bed.

Drinking the wine in my hand.

Playing with the luminous pearl in his hand.

She would occasionally glance up at Qu Shaoyu, who was intently studying the book in his hand not far away.

Time flies! Two years have passed in the blink of an eye!

During these two years, Ning Qing accompanied Qu Shaoyu to practice swordsmanship during the day and accompanied him to the library to read books at night.

Two years of companionship have fostered a deeper understanding between the two.

Qu Shaoyu returned from the morning court session today with a gloomy face and eyes as sharp as a blade.

As soon as he entered the palace, Xiao Yangzi immediately ran over to help him take off his dragon robe and change into casual clothes.

Qu Shaoyu spoke towards the roof beam.

"Yin Yi, has the matter I asked you to handle two years ago been completed?"

Upon hearing his master's question, Yin Yi immediately appeared.

He knelt on the floor, holding a booklet in both hands.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, this is a list. Please take a look."

Qu Shaoyu reached out and took the booklet, unfolding it in his hands.

The page was covered with a dense list of names, each with a caption explaining its meaning.

Qu Shaoyu sat on the tower and examined it carefully.

When he closed the booklet, he looked at Yin Yi, who was already standing to the side.

He nodded in satisfaction.

"Go down."

Yin Yi then concealed himself there.

Xiao Yangzi walked over.

"Your Majesty, the meal is ready and you may dine."

Qu Shaoyu nodded.

"You may leave."

Xiao Yangzi immediately bowed and withdrew, standing guard outside.

Qu Shaoyu walked up to the scroll hanging on the wall and stopped.

"Brother Qing, want to come out and have a drink together?"

A moment later, Ning Qing, dressed in white, stepped out of the painting.

With a slight bend of his fingers, he gently flicked Qu Shaoyu's forehead.

"What kind of wine do you want to drink? All of these are for me."

Qu Shaoyu's eyes lit up the moment he saw Ning Qing come out.

He showed no displeasure at Ning Qing's actions.

He simply raised his hand to cover his forehead, "Ouch, that really hurts."